Product Description:

The VEP30.4EFU-256NC-MAD-1G0-NN-FW belongs to the VEP Embedded Terminals series from Bosch Rexroth Indramat. It is an operator terminal that pairs a touchscreen display with an internal controller, letting machine builders place visualization, control, and diagnostics on the front of a cabinet or support arm. In an automation cell, the unit serves as the human-machine interface, relaying user commands to PLCs while showing process data on its color panel.

The panel area measures 8.4 in, and images are rendered at 800 × 600 pixels on a TFT screen, so graphics and text remain legible at typical viewing distances. A resistive touch layer enables single-finger touch-screen operation, eliminating the need for an external keyboard. Internally, a Celeron M 600 MHz processor works with 256 MB of RAM to execute visualization runtimes and communication stacks. The 1 GB CompactFlash card stores the operating system and project files, while two 2 × 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports support plant-floor networks or a service computer. A PROFIBUS DP Master interface manages remote I/O or drives without occupying Ethernet bandwidth, and the front USB 2.0 receptacle allows program transfers or data logging devices to be connected.

The electronics are powered from a 24 V DC supply; during startup, the terminal briefly draws a 7 A pulse for 6 ms before settling to a maximum operating current of 1.5 A. Average demand is limited to 36 W, helping cabinet power supplies stay within their rated capacity. The die-cast front bezel carries IP65 protection against dust and low-pressure water jets, letting the screen be wiped down on machine fronts. For sudden power loss, a capacitor-based short-time UPS maintains the system state long enough to close files. Connectivity for field devices is expanded by the PROFIBUS DP Master (NetX) port, allowing deterministic cyclic data exchange alongside acyclic parameter access.